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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Roots tries to bum rush Bernard with a series of wild strikes but Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roots throws a nice looking combination but Bernard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roots.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roots throws a nice looking combination but Bernard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roots throws a right hand that Bernard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bernard also avoids with ease.
Roots scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Elroy Bernard has been cut.
Roots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roots misses with the combination.
Roots rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Roots.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bernard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Bernard decides to stand back up.
Roots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roots looks winded!#TD#
Bernard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SU#
Bernard stands up and beckons Roots to his feet.
Roots tries to bum rush Bernard with a series of wild strikes but Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roots looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Roots.
Roots throws a series of strikes that have Bernard backpedaling.
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Roots tries to sprawl but Bernard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roots wants to stand back up but Bernard manages to pass into side control.
Roots tries to bench press Bernard off him but Bernard keeps the position. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roots is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Roots can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Bernard stands up.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roots paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Roots circles away.
Roots wants to counter with a clinch but Bernard pushes him away.#TD#
Bernard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roots bucks up and tries to throw Bernard off but instead Bernard has got his back!#T3#
What can Roots do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Bernard tightening his grip on Roots, looking for the choke.
Roots tries to roll but Bernard sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bernard is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Roots rolls, trying to escape but Bernard keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bernard has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Roots! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bernard gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elroy Bernard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Bernard with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Zachariah throws a head kick that misses.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Zachariah circles away.
#TD2#
Zachariah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zachariah is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachariah looking to sit in guard and control but Bernard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Zachariah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernard is one step ahead there.
Zachariah working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Zachariah is working an open guard so Bernard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bernard shoots in for a double leg but Zachariah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Zachariah.
#TD2#
Zachariah gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Bernard throws Zachariah to one side and escapes!#T2#
Bernard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zachariah manages to avoid it.
Bernard misses with a few strikes there.
Zachariah throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zachariah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernard blocks the body kick.
Bernard tries to clinch but Zachariah is having none of it.
Bernard swinging wildly here.
Zachariah avoids the body shot from Bernard.
Zachariah swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernard.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zachariah. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zachariah throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zachariah.#CL#
Bernard clinches up against the cage.
Bernard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zachariah breaks the clinch.
Bernard swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Zachariah shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard pulls Zachariah in to control the position. #T4#
Bernard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Zachariah stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Bernard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zachariah to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Bernard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elroy Bernard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bernard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zachariah moves away.#CL2#
Zachariah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zachariah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zachariah swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernard.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernard enables Zachariah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zachariah manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Zachariah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bernard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernard enables Zachariah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bernard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zachariah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##TD2#
Zachariah gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Bernard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zachariah is breathing heavily.
Zachariah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bernard avoids the head kick by Zachariah.
Bernard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zachariah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Zachariah shoots in and bounces Bernard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bernard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bernard has closed the distance and engaged Zachariah in a clinch.
#BC#
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zachariah misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Zachariah circles away.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Zachariah circles away.
#CL#
Bernard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Zachariah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zachariah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Zachariah gets tackled into the cage by Bernard. Bernard maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Zachariah manages to break the clinch.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Zachariah keeps it at a distance.
Zachariah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zachariah moves in looking to clinch but Bernard pushes him off.
Zachariah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zachariah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bernard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zachariah defends well and Bernard ends up having to push Zachariah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zachariah misses with a head kick.
Zachariah throws a hook to the side of Bernard's head but Bernard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Zachariah tries to get set, Bernard tries to push him back and clinch up but Zachariah manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Bernard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zachariah is wriggling around but Bernard manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Zachariah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bernard content just to control the position here.
Bernard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zachariah can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zachariah?
Zachariah tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Bernard has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Bernard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bernard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zachariah controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Zachariah.
Sam Zachariah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zachariah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Zachariah moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zachariah breaks the clinch.
Bernard tries to clinch but Zachariah is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bernard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zachariah tries to kick Bernard off in order to stand up. Bernard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zachariah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zachariah is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bernard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Zachariah has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bernard is working for a rear naked choke. Zachariah is not defending it well and Bernard has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zachariah refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zachariah's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elroy Bernard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bernard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marquez breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marquez.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marquez has knocked Bernard down with a huge combo! Marquez steps away and waves a wobbly Bernard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elroy Bernard has been cut.
Bernard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marquez.
Oh Bernard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Marquez connects with the perfect overhand right and Bernard falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Marquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Marquez!
Post fight, Edwin Marquez stared into the camera and said 'I'm not saying that I'm the best. I'm just saying that he sucks.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Imonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imonen tries to clinch but Bernard is having none of it.
Bernard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Imonen rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Imonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bernard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bernard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Imonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
Mika Imonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Imonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bernard keeping his opponent close.
Bernard is trying to control Imonen's posture but Imonen avoids it.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling his head. #T2##SU2#
Imonen stands up.
No joy there for Bernard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Imonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Imonen. #CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Bernard gets control of Imonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bernard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Imonen wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Imonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bernard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Imonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bernard did well to prevent Imonen getting side control.#ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!
Bernard gets full guard.
Bernard has a closed guard, preventing Imonen from standing up. #T4#
Imonen wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imonen wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mika Imonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Imonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard is looking to counter the offense by Imonen and move into the clinch.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Imonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Imonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bernard manages to get back to half guard.
Bernard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bernard's guard.
Bernard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imonen wanted to stand there but Bernard had control of the position. #T1#
Bernard wants to hit a switch here but Imonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bernard there!
Imonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bernard is looking to improve his position but Imonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Imonen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bernard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Bernard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##CL2#
Imonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Imonen darts in and clinches Bernard up against the cage.
Imonen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bernard - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Imonen, and another! Bernard is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mika Imonen!
A relieved looking Mika Imonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kincaid slaps away a takedown attempt from Bernard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kincaid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bernard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kincaid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Kincaid gets a double leg takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard pulls Kincaid in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Bernard seems keen to control Kincaid's posture.#T1#
Bernard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bernard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Bernard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Bernard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kincaid to get to his feet.
Josh Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bernard tries to clinch there but Kincaid circles away.
Bernard tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Bernard is trying to push Kincaid away but Kincaid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bernard manages to break the clinch.
Kincaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Kincaid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kincaid is in Bernard's guard.
Kincaid postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bernard has his hands on Kincaid's head, controlling the position.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Bernard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bernard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kincaid's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kincaid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kincaid is looking to sweep but instead, Bernard has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard wants to stand but Kincaid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elroy Bernard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bernard thuds a left hand into Kincaid's body.#CL2#
Kincaid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kincaid gets control of Bernard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kincaid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bernard tries to stand but Kincaid is controlling from the bottom.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but instead Kincaid has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kincaid wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid trying to control the position.
#SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Kincaid gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Kincaid pushes him off.#TD2#
Kincaid looking to score a takedown here. Bernard is defending well but Kincaid drives through and ends up in Bernard's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bernard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bernard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kincaid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bernard to the mat. Bernard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernard trying to control the position here.
Elroy Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bernard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Bernard stands up from Kincaid's guard - Bernard perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL2#
Kincaid clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kincaid has clasped his hands together around Bernard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bernard is looking for a sweep.
Bernard wants to control but Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Bernard is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it.
Bernard sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kincaid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Kincaid is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kincaid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kincaid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Kincaid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Bernard gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elroy Bernard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincaid but Kincaid pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kincaid drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bernard pushes Kincaid off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kincaid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kincaid showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kincaid seems to be working for a kimura but Bernard defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kincaid lands a nice short elbow.
Bernard is trying is best to control the position here.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Bernard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincaid stalling away here and it's allowed Bernard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kincaid wants to pass the guard but Bernard is keeping the position.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom.
Kincaid throws an elbow that misses. Bernard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kincaid's guard. Nice move by Bernard!#REVR#
Kincaid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernard won't allow Kincaid to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kincaid being controlled here, momentarily.
Bernard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kincaid is trying to hold Bernard in close to prevent damage but Bernard has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Bernard escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Kincaid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kincaid is in Bernard's guard.#ES#
Bernard pushes Kincaid off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bernard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kincaid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kincaid manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Bernard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elroy Bernard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Biagio is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Biagio clinches up with Bernard and pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bernard tries to keep at a distance but Biagio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biagio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bernard takes an elbow to the temple.
Biagio prevents Bernard from breaking the clinch.
Biagio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bernard avoids a wild elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Bernard jumps guard.
Bernard controlling Biagio's posture.
Biagio wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biagio wants to get back to his feet but Bernard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Bernard lands a couple of digs.
Biagio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernard is controlling him.
Biagio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bernard gets to his feet. Biagio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biagio as he jumps to the side.
Bernard throws a combination. Biagio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Biagio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Biagio has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biagio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike.
Bernard is pushing Biagio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Bernard jumps into guard, dragging Biagio to the mat.
Biagio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biagio wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bernard stops Biagio from standing up. #SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Biagio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Biagio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Biagio tries to clinch up but Bernard circles away and keeps his distance.
Alessandro Biagio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bernard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biagio doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernard circles away.
Bernard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bernard rushes Biagio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bernard wants to get back to striking at distance but Biagio won't allow it.
Bernard looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Biagio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bernard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Biagio to the mat. Biagio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Biagio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bernard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biagio is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, Biagio circles away and we're back to standing.
Biagio throws a counter combo.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Bernard swats away the attempt to clinch by Biagio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Bernard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Biagio rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.
Biagio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bernard's defenses.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biagio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bernard wants to break free but Biagio has control.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Biagio pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Biagio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biagio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Biagio throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biagio.
Bernard avoids a wild elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernard's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Biagio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Biagio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
Biagio lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Bernard drags the fight down to the ground.
Bernard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biagio's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Biagio wriggles free and stands up.
Elroy Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Bernard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Biagio darts in and clinches Bernard up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biagio misses with an elbow strike.
Biagio pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Biagio, against the cage.
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Biagio has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard is trying to force a seperation but Biagio has the dominant position.#TD#
Bernard jumps into guard, dragging Biagio to the mat.
Biagio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bernard is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU2#
Biagio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bernard shoots in looking for a takedown but Biagio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bernard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Biagio forces Bernard back against the cage and clinches.
Bernard working hard to break the clinch.
Bernard dodges an elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio throws an elbow that misses.
Bernard jumps guard but Biagio stands there with Bernard around his waist. Bernard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard tries to break free but Biagio pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard tries to circle away but Biagio has him pinned against the cage.
Biagio throws an elbow that misses.
Biagio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Elroy Bernard has been cut.
Biagio lands an elbow inside that Bernard shrugs off.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Biagio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biagio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
#T2##BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biagio tries to clinch there but Bernard circles away.
Biagio wants to clinch up but Bernard keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bernard gets tackled into the cage by Biagio. Biagio maintains the clinch.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biagio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow.
Bernard is trying to push Biagio away but Biagio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biagio pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biagio throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Biagio throws an elbow but misses.
Bernard avoids a wild elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
Biagio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Biagio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bernard dodges an elbow strike from Biagio.
#T3#
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biagio throws an elbow but misses.
Biagio throws an elbow but it misses.
Biagio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Biagio lands an elbow inside that Bernard shrugs off.
Biagio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Biagio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biagio moves in looking to clinch but Bernard pushes him off.
Biagio tries to clinch there but Bernard circles away.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard swats away the attempt to clinch by Biagio.
Biagio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biagio tries to clinch there but Bernard circles away.
#T4#
Biagio is looking to clinch but Bernard is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Bernard tries to keep at a distance but Biagio has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biagio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow.
Nice elbow from Biagio.
Bernard is looking to break free of the clinch but Biagio has double underhooks.
Bernard tries to break free but Biagio pushes him back against the cage.
Biagio throws an elbow that misses.
Biagio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biagio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biagio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow.
Biagio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Bernard successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Biagio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bernard, up you get! #CL2#
Biagio closes the distance and pushes Bernard back into the cage.
Biagio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biagio walks away with a smile on his face. Bernard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Biagio drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Biagio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elroy Bernard's cut.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Biagio moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biagio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biagio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bernard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biagio.
Biagio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biagio moves in looking to clinch but Bernard pushes him off.#CL#
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Biagio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biagio has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
Bernard tries to pull guard but Biagio holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernard drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard avoids a wild elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Biagio lands an elbow just above Bernard 's eye.
Biagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Biagio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biagio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bernard tries to keep at a distance but Biagio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike.
Biagio misses with an elbow strike.
Bernard is trying to break free.
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Biagio has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free but Biagio has control.
Bernard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biagio walks away with a smile on his face. Bernard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bernard tries to keep at a distance but Biagio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biagio keeps control of Bernard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biagio throws an elbow that misses.
Biagio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bernard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bernard can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
#TD#
Bernard pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Biagio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bernard, up you get! #CL2#
Biagio clinches.
Bernard avoids a wild elbow strike from Biagio.
Biagio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biagio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bernard tries to circle away but Biagio has him pinned against the cage.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
Bernard takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biagio misses with an elbow strike.
Bernard takes an elbow to the temple.
Biagio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alessandro Biagio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biagio throws an elbow but misses.
Biagio missing with knees to the body.
Bernard working hard to break the clinch.
Biagio lands a damaging elbow. #T3##TD#
Bernard successfully pulls guard.
Elroy Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Biagio gets to his feet. Bernard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Biagio wants to clinch.#CL2#
Biagio has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biagio throws an elbow but misses.
Biagio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bernard's defenses. #TD#
Bernard manages to pull guard.
Biagio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Biagio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Biagio moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard has had enough of the clinch but Biagio keeps him there for the moment.
Biagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Biagio, against the cage.
Biagio pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free but Biagio has control.
Biagio lands an elbow inside.
Bernard is looking to break free of the clinch but Biagio has double underhooks.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
Bernard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Biagio, against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bernard blocks the elbow strike.
Biagio pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Biagio misses with an elbow strike.
Bernard dodges an elbow strike from Biagio.
Bernard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from Biagio.
Bernard is trying to break free.
Elroy Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alessandro Biagio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Biagio, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Biagio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biagio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Biagio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Bernard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard tries to clinch but KhabibKhabibalov is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bernard. #CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov rushes Bernard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
KhabibKhabibalov lands a takedown into guard.
KhabibKhabibalov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernard is keeping the position for now.
KhabibKhabibalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
KhabibKhabibalov won't allow Bernard to sweep him here.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KhabibKhabibalov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
KhabibKhabibalov cracks Bernard with a solid left hand.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like KhabibKhabibalov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but KhabibKhabibalov is having none of it.
Bernard keeping full guard, as KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass.
KhabibKhabibalov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard drops down looking for an ankle pick but KhabibKhabibalov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KhabibKhabibalov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KhabibKhabibalov misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
KhabibKhabibalov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bernard to the ground. KhabibKhabibalov is now in Bernard's guard.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KhabibKhabibalov throws a big elbow that misses.
KhabibKhabibalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
KhabibKhabibalov stopping the sweep attempt from Bernard.#T3#
Bernard trying to control the position here.
KhabibKhabibalov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. KhabibKhabibalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says KhabibKhabibalov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov has closed the distance and engaged Bernard in a clinch.
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
KhabibKhabibalov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
KhabibKhabibalov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
KhabibKhabibalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling the action here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KhabibKhabibalov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KhabibKhabibalov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
KhabibKhabibalov is continuing to stall.
KhabibKhabibalov cracks Bernard with a solid left hand.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KhabibKhabibalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as KhabibKhabibalov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bernard fails in his attempt to clinch.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
KhabibKhabibalov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bernard uses from the top position. #T3#
KhabibKhabibalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
KhabibKhabibalov stopping the sweep attempt from Bernard.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernard wants to stand but KhabibKhabibalov is controlling the position.
KhabibKhabibalov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KhabibKhabibalov looking to pass the guard.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
KhabibKhabibalov forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
KhabibKhabibalov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that KhabibKhabibalov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bernard tries to roll over but KhabibKhabibalov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KhabibKhabibalov is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KhabibKhabibalov is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, KhabibKhabibalov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Bernard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
KhabibKhabibalov kicks Bernard off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
KhabibKhabibalov moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
KhabibKhabibalov has Bernard pressed against the cage, preventing Bernard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
KhabibKhabibalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernard tries to clinch up but KhabibKhabibalov circles away and keeps his distance.
KhabibKhabibalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but KhabibKhabibalov pushes him off.
KhabibKhabibalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##TD2#
Bernard gets caught napping as KhabibKhabibalov dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.
KhabibKhabibalov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
KhabibKhabibalov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KhabibKhabibalov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bernard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
KhabibKhabibalov wants to hit a switch here but Bernard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for KhabibKhabibalov there!
KhabibKhabibalov has given up his back here.
#T2#
KhabibKhabibalov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
KhabibKhabibalov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to break free.
KhabibKhabibalov breaks Bernard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KhabibKhabibalov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bernard trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bernard wants to stand up but KhabibKhabibalov is controlling him.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bernard pulls KhabibKhabibalov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KhabibKhabibalov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elroy Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KhabibKhabibalov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KhabibKhabibalov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib KhabibKhabibalov!
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